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115.4 proof. 9 years. 'Bonfire.' Barrel 710. 1789 SAS #5. Smooth Ambler Old Scout — a named single barrel expression in the Old Scout program, combining the SAS #5 selection series with the evocative Bonfire barrel name that gives individual character a distinctive identity.
The 1789 SAS designation within the Smooth Ambler program refers to a specific sourcing series or account selection — with SAS #5 being the fifth expression in that sub-series. The Bonfire barrel name, applied to the 9-year Barrel 710 at 115.4 proof, adds the named single barrel element that distinguishes premium selections within the Old Scout lineup from the standard series releases.
At 9 years and 115.4 proof, this expression is in the approachable-to-mid range of the current Wooden Cork Smooth Ambler collection, below the 10-year Ruby Slippers (117.0) and the 15-year Very Old Scout in terms of age but with strong proof concentration for its maturity level.
Specs
- Bottler: Smooth Ambler Spirits, Maxwelton, West Virginia
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Sourced
- Age: 9 years
- Proof: 115.4 (57.7% ABV)
- Barrel: 710
- Series: 1789 SAS #5 — Bonfire
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Bonfire compare to Ruby Slippers in the Smooth Ambler collection? Bonfire (Barrel 710) is 9 years at 115.4 proof; Ruby Slippers (Barrel 2025) is 10 years at 117.0 proof. One year's additional maturity and 1.6 more proof points — a closely matched pair from consecutive age tiers in the same Old Scout program.
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Description
115.4 proof. 9 years. 'Bonfire.' Barrel 710. 1789 SAS #5. Smooth Ambler Old Scout — a named single barrel expression in the Old Scout program, combining the SAS #5 selection series with the evocative Bonfire barrel name that gives individual character a distinctive identity.
The 1789 SAS designation within the Smooth Ambler program refers to a specific sourcing series or account selection — with SAS #5 being the fifth expression in that sub-series. The Bonfire barrel name, applied to the 9-year Barrel 710 at 115.4 proof, adds the named single barrel element that distinguishes premium selections within the Old Scout lineup from the standard series releases.
At 9 years and 115.4 proof, this expression is in the approachable-to-mid range of the current Wooden Cork Smooth Ambler collection, below the 10-year Ruby Slippers (117.0) and the 15-year Very Old Scout in terms of age but with strong proof concentration for its maturity level.
Specs
- Bottler: Smooth Ambler Spirits, Maxwelton, West Virginia
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Sourced
- Age: 9 years
- Proof: 115.4 (57.7% ABV)
- Barrel: 710
- Series: 1789 SAS #5 — Bonfire
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Bonfire compare to Ruby Slippers in the Smooth Ambler collection? Bonfire (Barrel 710) is 9 years at 115.4 proof; Ruby Slippers (Barrel 2025) is 10 years at 117.0 proof. One year's additional maturity and 1.6 more proof points — a closely matched pair from consecutive age tiers in the same Old Scout program.
